Neotown: the first green township in India

Neotown: the first green township in India
Neotown, a township project by Patel Realty, is one of the first township projects to be pre-certified by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). The township has been awarded the prestigious IGBC Green Township Silver pre-certification for its mixed land use and integrated development. The township is located in Electronic City, Bengaluru. The IGBC pre-certification is awarded for buildings and townships at the design stage to facilitate the adoption of sustainable green design practices in India.
Neotown met the criteria laid down by IGBC which included preservation of existing trees and water bodies, energy efficiency in infrastructural equipment, construction waste reduction, recycled content, and innovation in design and technology.
Pravin Malkani, Managing Director, Patel Realty India Limited, said, “When Neotown was conceived, there were certain environmental features that we were particular about incorporating in the master plan. As a result, the township showcases a balance between luxury and environment protection. The IGBC pre-certification for Neotown demonstrates our commitment to green and responsible living and we are pleased to provide residents with a self-sustainable community.”
S Srinivas, Principal Counsellor, LEED & IGBC Accredited Professional, Confederation of Indian Industry, said, “Green cities are the future trends in creating sustainable built environments. We, at IGBC, congratulate Neotown project team for being one of the first townships in India, to achieve IGBC Green Townships Silver pre-certification.”
Neotown is an integrated township which is designed around environment-friendly principles. Some of the features at Neotown include an integrated rainwater harvesting system, sewage treatment plant, solid waste management, solar water heating, in-house nursery, and long-term tree planning. Neotown also has a natural depressed land, which is proved to be restored in the form of pond and will attract different species of birds. The design and layout of the project offers maximum use of natural light and maximum ventilation, minimizing the use of artificial temperature control.

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